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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Panic in a Church,

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-One of the central iron pillars in the chapel of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which had just been consecrated, fell at the close of the s o'clock mass yesterday morning. Several of the worshippers were injured, and panic stricken people fed screaming into East Fourteenth street, creating intense excite ment throughout the neighborhood of Avenue A. The seriously injured were James Cornelius, August Meyer, Clarence Brady and Lucy Reiner. Cornelius received injuries which may prove fatal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Late Telegraph.
Special to the EVENING DEMOCRAT.
 HARPER FOUND GUILTY.
THE CINCINNATI BANK WRECKER
 GETS TEN YEARS.

CINCINNATI, Dec 12.-There was dram atic scene in court this mornining, when the jury in the case of E. l.. Harper, vice pre- sident of the late Fidelity bank charged with grand larceny, filed into the court room. The greatest excitement prevailed The room was crowded, and outside the corridors were packed with people await ing the verdict When the foreman an- nounced that the jury had found the pris- oner guilty quiet prevailed in the room, the court immediately sentenced Harper to ten years imprisonment, the crowd re- tired and Harper was taken to jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Silver Dollar Manufacturers.

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 12.-John Rekart and Toddy Maynes have been arrested fol manufacturing counterfeit silver dollars. Rekart is an old offender, having only re. gently completed term in the penitentiary for counterfeiting. The spurious coin was manufactured at the town of Grantsville, twenty miles from here, and circulated prin- cipally among the soldiers at Fort Douglass
 who bought it at the rate of three for one
 The counterfeit is said to be a very good one, the only defect being in the metallic ring. More arrests will probably be made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Killed in Sight of His Affianced.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 12.-During tine perform ance O. "Michael Strogoff" at Robinson's theatre Saturday afternoon James O'Connel, stage snana.er, was instantly killed by an electric shock, which also injured Charles Christy, a stage hand. An examination oi the wire leading to the electric light in the proscenium arch revealed defective insula- tion, making connection with the metal speaking tube which led to the prompter's stage. O'Connell got the full force of the current by resting his hand on the zinc cov- cred box from which the gas burners are controlled. The sad affair occurred almost in sight of his affianced wife, Nellie Collins, 0 member of the company. Her grief was extremely touching.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Murdered with a Coupling Pin.

STEUBENvILLE, O., Dec. 12.-Michael Mo Ginniss, an old resident of this city, was murdered Saturday night Two tramps had been drinking in McGinniss' saloon, and be coming disorderly young Mike McGinniss put them out. Shortly after this the elder McGinniss went out on the railroad track, near where the saloon is located, and while in a dark place a man stepped out and dealt him blow on the head with a coupling pin, crushing his skull McGinniss died in a short time after he was hurt The tramps, giving their names as Anderson and Taylor, were arrested for the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Life or Death "Immateriai.n .n

BUFFALO, Dec. 12.-John A. Van Norton head of one of the depar tments in leading dry goods stores, took twenty grains ot chloral Saturday. He had a dispute with one of the clerks, and desired to end hi: troubles. He came here from Oil City last September, but his home originally was Q Newark, N. J. Three doctors worked over him all day and have hopes of saving hi life. They cut open his windpipe and tried artificial respiration, but it did not worl we'll When asked if he did not want tt live, Van Norton said it was 'immaterial. J He has been married twice, and has three fbilGren
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Indicted for Election Frauds.

COLUMBUS, O.. Dec. 1s.-The special es1Sd jury impaneled to investigate thovs to sssas tally sheet forgeries of 1885 reported Satur day evening. The sheriff refused to announce the names of those against whom indictments are returned until they could be arrested, but it is understood that they are: Allen o. Meyers, Thomas J. CogaS ex-member o1 the legislature; J. O. Blackburn, lawyer of Cincinnati; Ere Steube, night watch. man at the vault where the returns were kept; R. B. Montgomery, ex-state's attorney, and his brother, Dr. c. B. Montgomery. Steube was arrested and gave bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Reducing the Number of Saloons.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12.-The new high license law passed by the last legislature promises to drive out of the liquor business not only those who cannot afford to pay the $500 license fee, but also many wealthy dealers who will find it impossible to secure the necessary bondsmen to become responsi- b!e for their faithful compliance with the lavr-Jp to tho oloso- of h.,si.~~e os..u. ,loy only 35G applications for licenses for next year had been filed with the clerk of the court of quarter sessions. This is considered a small number, in view of the fact that there are about 6, GOO saloons in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Death of Isaac 6, KallOch.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12.-The death is reported from Washington Territory of the Rev. Isaac S.. Kalloch, who has long been a prominent figure on the Pacific coast. He was elected mayor of this city on the work ingman's ticket in 1879. During the cam paign he was shot by Charles De Young, at that time editor of The Chronicle, the dis pute growing out of number of personal attacks made by both persons A few months later Kallochs son went to The Chronicle office and shot De Young dead, and was afterward acquitted of the charge of rurdar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Abated as a Common Nuisance.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. l2.--Judge Brewer. of the United States circuit court, on Satur. day issued a decree declaring the Walruff brewery, at Lawrence, Q common nuisance and directing the United States marshal te shut it up and abate the same. The decree also perpetualiy enjoins the brewery from manufacturing or selling any intoxicating liquors. This is the first brewery that hal been declared a nuisance under the prohib itory law of Kansas, and the decree is in ac cordance with the late decision of the United States supreme court on the prohibition question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
A Victim of Superstition.

MINDEN, La., Dec. 12.-The body of An. drew Edwards, negro 70 years of age, was discovered day or two ago suspended from the limb of tree few miles distant from this place. The matter has been thor oughly investigated, and all the information warrants the assertion that the old man was lynched by men of his own color, and with. out the slightest cause other than supersti. tion The old man was considered voudoo, and upon this finsy pretext he was lynched. The old man was universally esteemed by all the white people, and his death by vio. lence will be avenged if possible. .-.. -.i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Illness of Prince Bismarck.

HAMBURG, Dec. 12.-Reliable advices re- ceived here from Friedrichsruhe say that Prince Bismarck was seized with a sudden illness Saturday. The attack speedily passed passed off, but his physician advises rest and abstention from business. He is suffering from indigestion and nervous headache Count Herbert Bismarck has arrived at Fri drichsruhe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
LeprOsy in Kansas,

WICHITA, Kan.. Dec. 12.--Mrs Wariff, a Swedish woman living in Rosalia, few miles east of this city, is suffering with lep- rosy. Strange as it may seem, the woman has been suffering with the disease for three years, and it is feared that the family has been inoculated, but only during the past few days was the disease discovered to be leprosy by the attending physicians. The Waritf family came to America four years ago from Sweden. While in the old country the womans parents subsisted principally on fish, and she attributes her ailments to this diet The case is attracting attention among phvsicianS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Suicide of a Harvard Student.

BosToN, Dec 12.-Henry P. Powell, of New York, aged 19, a Harvard freshman, committed suicide in his room Saturday night first taking poison and then turning on three gas jets and lying down on the bed to await death. An autopsy shows that death was caused by she gas bs.ore the poison had time to operate. Powell was naturally bright young man, but had been depressed in spirits of late.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Rev. Dr. Berry Declines.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 12.-Rev. Lyman Abbott preached in Plymouth church yesterday morning, and at the close of the service read the following cablegram from Rev. Dr. Berry, of Wolverhampton, Englan !, declin. ing the call to become MT. Beecher's sue. cessor: ''Charles Albert Berry greets Plymouth; appreciates its confidence; recip rocates its affection; prays for it's prosperity; but cannot accept pastorate Home claims memorable Duty here commands. Letter mailed God bless and guide you" The decision of Dr. Berry caused great disap nointmant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
"Coiners'' Behind the Bars.

W1LKEsBARRE, Pa.. Dec. l2.-Ida Smed- ley and Jim Phillips, the notorious counter feiters, were taken to Scranton by. United States Marshal Barring and lodged in jail to await trial at the March term of the United States court in that city. They were ar rested at Sunbury for complicity in coun- terfeiting operations which have been going for some months in Harrisburg, Reading, Pottsville, Erie, and other towns in this state. Judson Walcott and Joe Harlan, of Dunzirk, N. Y., and Garrett Van Antwerp, of Utica, N. Y., members of the same gang, who were captured recently in this vicinity, are in iail here. ,--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Killed bv His Own Shotgun.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 12-Frank Frost, an 1S-year-old son of Capt. Frost, a prominent river man, had been out hunting with double-barreled shotgun Saturday. He went home and placed the gun on the floor, when it fell and ill falling struck both hammers. The gun was discharged and the contents of both barrels struck young Frost under the chin and came out at the top of his head The whole right side of his face and head was torn off. Death was instan- tanaauS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
EMPEROR WILLIAM.

BERLIN. Dec 12. Emperor William passed quiet night, and enjoyed re- refreshing sleep. Physicians speak very favorably of his present condition, and many of his friends still look for his ulti- mate recovery
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Arrested for the Erie Murder.

AUBURN, N. Y., Dec. 12.-Philip Stein, who is wanted in Erie, Pa., for the murder of William Jones, a restaurant keeper, was arrested here yesterday. Stein showed fight, drawing knife, but the officer covered him with revolver, when Stein surrendered. He claims to be able to prove his innocence. He is held to await the action of the Erie authorities. Stein has served two terms in Auburn prison, and was discharged in Aug ust last, after serving a term of eight years for sheep stealing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Shot fin a Silly Quarrel,

CONWAY, Ky, Dec. 12.-A. Q. Baker com- menced teasing Thomas Rose, of Jackson county, about a wooden button worn on Roses coat. Rose shot Baker through the bowels and wrist, inflicting wounds from which he will die. The plen had heretofore been the best of friends. After the shooting Rose jumped on his horse and fled, but was pursued. captured and placed in jail. He is % years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12

Foolish Treatment of Political Prisoners.
 DUBLIN Dec. l2-The authorities of Tul- lamore jaii have prohibited the delivery to Lord Mayor Sullivan of The Nation and The Weekly News, which papers have been sent to the prison for him, and their action is undoubtedly in pursuance of instructions from the Dublin executive. The aggravat- ing character of MT. Sullivan's deprivation appears the more marked when it is remem. bered that both Edmund Yates and Mr. Stead were not only permitted to read their own q: q other papers during their terms of incarceration. but were also allowed to write whatever they pleased for publication ip their respective journals
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
NEW POSTMASTERS.

WASHINGTON, Dec 12.-President sent following nominations of postmasters to Senate: w. w. Fish at Athol Mass, F. A. Cambell at Woonsocket R. l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
MRS ROBINSON ON TRIAL.
Accused of the Murder of her Son-A
 Remarkable Case.

BOSTON, Dec 12.-Mrs Sarah J. Robin son, at whose house eight persons died by arsenical poisoning, within five years, was placed on trial this morning in the supreme court at Cambridge, for the murder of her son at Somerville. She still stoutly main tains her innocence, and her lawyers have great difficulty in continuing the case.
 They have nothing on which to base de- fense, as the accused will not assist them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
To Receive the Irish Emissaries.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The arrangements Esmonde and O'Connor, the distinguished leaders of the Eome rule cause in the British parliament, are now complete. The recep- tion will take place Wednesday evening at Masonic temple. Senator Ingalls, will pre- side at the meeting, and Senators Sherman, Hawley. McPherson and other prominent men will be present and speak on the oc- cacipn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
The Friend of the Deaf Mutes.

HARTFORD, Dec. 12.-The tooth birthday anniversary of Thcmas Hopkins Gallaudet was appropriately celebrated at the Asylum for Deaf and Dumb in this city yesterday. This is the first asylum of the kind in Amer ica, and was established by GallauLet seventy years ago. There are now sixty-six such in- stitutions, with 1000 pupils, and about 30, 900 alumni, who were represented by delegates
 Gallaudet's grave was visited and heaped with flowers by the silent worshipers of his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Taking Their Honeymoon Afoot.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, Dec. 12. - Rev. John w. Adkins and Lulie Boyd arrived here Friday night, having eloped from Green county, Ind. The brides relatives had threat ened to make trouble for the preacher, and the couple travelled twenty miles by wagon. They arrived penniless. The bride gave the clerk her engagement ring as fee and the groom gave the justice a masonic pin. The couple walked out of the town happy, bound north, the groom carrying a large family I,;I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Archbishop Ryan's Safe Arrival.

ArchblshOp RyHhs Safe Afr1VaI.
 LONDON, Dec. 12.-Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia, and Bishop Ryan, of Buffalo, arrived at Queenstown on board the steamer Servia Saturday, en route to Rome, to pay their respects to Pope Leo XIII on the occa- sion of his holiness jubilee. Among the other passengers was Charles Johnson, who is to act as Kilrain's American second in his fight with Smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Travelling with Forty-two Criminals.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 12.-Dcputy United States Marshal Thomas brought into Fort Smith, Ark, Saturday the largest batch of crim- inals ever brought there at one time. They numbered forty-two. Twelve of them are charged with murder, five with assault with intent to kill, fifteen with larceny, and ten with the violation of the revenue and inter- course laws. They all came from the Indian TerritOry
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12

Another Irish Member Arrested.
 DUBLIN, Dec. 12.-Mr Hooper, member of parliament, has been arrested at Cork for publishing reports of meetings of suppressed branches of the National league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Death In 8 Hurricane.

LONDON, Dec. 12.-Information is received that a violent hurricane recently swept the Orkney Islands, and that twenty persons were drowned through the destruction of small vessels cruising in the vicinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
A Victim of NIelancholia.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-George Graham Bond, aged 24, son of wealthy Boston family, committed suicide in his room at the Gilsey house yesterday morning, by shooting himself in the head. He was victim of mel ancholia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Weather Indications.

For Tuesday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New England, fair weather, with nearly station ary. followed by rising temperature, and light westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Weather.

For Connecticut much colder, fair wealth CT, preceded in the eastern portion of Maine by rain, fresh to brisk northwesterly winds, backing to westerly and diminish ing in force.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Seven Persons Burned to Death.

WASHINGTON, D. T., Dec. 12.-The house of Michael Harris, who resides with his wife and seven children fourteen miles from here, caught fire Saturday night, and all but MT. Harris and one child were bur ned to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12

HARTFORD, Dec. 12.-Henry Lovy, who shot Mrs Guerdat at Torrington on Friday, and escaped, was found on Saturday hang ing dead to a tree in the woods near his house. He had committed suicide. Mrs. Guerdat is recovering.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Swelling the Ranks of Idlers.

JOLIET, Ills, Dec. 12.-The Joliet Rolling mills, where 2,0OO men were employed, has shut down. This is a severe blow to business interests here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
Courtlandt Palmer Talks Anti-Ps

Courtlandt Palmer Talks Anti-Poverty.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Courtlandt Palmer spoke before the Anti-Povertv society in Arthur hall, in Harlem, last night. He said in his address that money did not always bring happiness, but that on an average the workingmen of this country did not earn enough to live on, and this was due to cut throat competition. What was wanted, he said, was co-operatiop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
A BAD NIGHT.

PARIS, Dec 12.-Jules Ferry passed a very restless night, and his condition occa- sions much alarm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12

You can get an oyster stew or meal at all hours at Poppe's 113 Bank st.
 You can get good dinner at the Waver- ly house for 8 cents.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-08-31

Zone to-day" remarked a wise man. ''is
worth two tO-mOrrOws." Oh, is it then?
Y OIL 90 into the market with us to-day and
see how many tO-mOrrOws you can get for
it. You can't get one. Not a solitary one;
you can't get even tomorrow morning for
it. But if you have tomorrow that you
want to put on the market, you might get
a whole week of to-days for it. The only
man who wouldn't offer to-day for it, is the
man who is going to be hanged tomorrow,
and has consequently very little use for it.
What he wants to trade for is about two
months of yesterdays and a couple of weeks
before laSt.-Burdette.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-08-31

T. Mimi, Wednesday, Aug. 81, 1887 Five Oe

persons, through innate cussedness or woe
full ignorance, believe in allowing us to
exist merely. Should these persons un-
fortunately be placed in our position, how
different would be their views; in what a
different channel their thoughts would run:
what a hue and cry would they raise against
justice.
We are as punishment condemned to
hard labor for a certain period. If we per-
form this work in a modest but thorough
manner without putting the state or it's enl-
plOyes to unnecessary trouble or expense,
are we not entitled to a little credit for it?
The officials of this prison certainly give us
due credit. Should you, then. who prOba
bly, have hever devoted two seconds thought
to convicts. be able to Judge of our dues
better than the gentlemen who are thrown
in daily contract with us.
If we do not perform our work in a salts
factory manner, there are means provided
for our punishment.
Even in this prison we have degrees Of
goodness [ say goodness advisedly. You
may say bad, worse. worst; we say good
better, best.
Is it just to consider lis the lowest
meanest and most deSpicable wretches in
existence: to regard lis as utterly devoid of
q conscience, the sense of honor or any
gentle feeling? When you come to this
and act upon it what opportunity has a
man, once imprisoned here. to earn an
honest living when again he is set free?
All have their weak points. We have
found ours. Be careful how you critcse
before you discover yours.
How many men now free are there, who
are guilty of offences far graver than ours?
Barred. as we are. from the society and
pleasures of our friends, l would not eX
change places with any one of those free
guilty ones. They have no peace; their
days seem endless; their slumbers are night
mares; their nights haunted. They are
continually trying in vain to evade some
thing, and that something is their con-
sience. They tremble at the trear OF a
fly and are startled at the mention of their
names.
We, on the other hand. are making every
effort in our power to right the wrong we
have committed. We are taking our pun
ishment like men. and are glad that we are
satisfying justice even though in many
cases here, justice has demanded a heavy
punishment for comparatively small
offence. Knowing our weakness we will,
when released from here. reinforce our
vulnerable points and be better able to bat
tie with the world.
We shall find, however, one great draw
back. Wherever we go or whatever bust
ness we may engage in. we shall cOntin-
ually meet the question, ''whO, or what
are yOu?'
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-08-31
Communicated
What Are We

We are called convicts with a very
large "C.") / suppose this distasteful
word is properly applied to us; for we have
been legally tried and either justly or in
justly declared ''guilty'' of the offences
alleged against us. Being convicted does
not by any means constitute the crime.
The crime was committed when the deed
was done.
Although convicted, we are still entitled
to some consideration from our fellow men.
Our status is most unenviable. but we have
only ourselves to blame. BY our own ac-
tiOns we have forfeited certain rights and
privileges, but we retain more than the
general public is willing to concede. Some
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-08-31

Omaha World: The President preparing
for st. Louis)-''Daniel. wish you would
60 out and buy me Waterbury watch;
get one for about two dollars"
Daniel-'YeS, SIRE"
And, by the way. take my watch with
you and deposit it in my box in the bank
Vault
''Yes, sire. Is that all?''
''Thats all. except on your way back
you might drop into the railroad office
and ask what time the train starts for
Missouri"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-08-31
BOycOtted.

''Ah. good morning; nice morning." was
the salutation of Hartford gentlemen to
his friend. ''HOw are all the fOlks?"
80, nicely. AS we'll as could be expect
ed.''
''Why, what is the matter?"
80, nothing much. I've been boycotted.
that's all.'
.'BOycotted?"
Eyes. My third girl was born yester-
eay."-EX.